The Precautions section of a package insert provides what information?
A. information about drug interactions and other conditions that may cause unwanted side effects
B. effects of overdoses and instructions for treatment
C. information about serious, possibly fatal, side effects
D. conditions and situations under which the drug should not be administered
Answer: A
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A) Healing from the trauma will progress more rapidly. B) As stressors are additive, adverse effects are more likely. C) Only the physiologic stress is significant for this patient. D) Alleviation of psychological stress is the lowest priority.
A patient with long-standing type 2 diabetes may be developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as supporting that diagnosis?
1. A sweet smell to the breath 2. Ketonuria 3. Blood pH of 7.48 4. WBC of 28,000 5. Potassium of 3.4 mEq/L
A patient given atropine (atropine sulfate) intravenously as a one-time dose for bradycardia now reports a very dry mouth. What is your best response?
a. Notify the prescriber immediately. b. Document the report as the only action. c. Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug response. d. Offer the patient the opportunity to brush his or her teeth and rinse the mouth.
A nurse is conducting a medication assessment of an older adult. Which of the statements by the older adult indicates a need for further education?
A) "Overall, I much prefer to prevent getting sick than having to rely on different drugs to stay healthy." B) "I've made a reminder system for myself so that I don't miss any of my pills during the day." C) "My family doctor has me on so many different pills now, so I want to talk about whether they're all necessary." D) "I use a lot of herbs and supplements, but I'm careful to make sure that they're all natural."